Huwcyn

Welsh

Etymology

Huw (“Hugh”) +‎ -cyn (diminutive suffix)

Proper noun

Huwcyn m (not mutable)

1. the sandman

   Synonym: Siôn Cwsg

2. sleepiness

   Synonym: cysgadrwydd

3. (fishing) priest, killer, knocker

   Synonyms: ciler, cnocer

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “Huwcyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Huwcyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies